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@theScribeUganda Wed, 01 Jul 2026 11:46:47
Alarm as Teenage Pregnancies Surge in Kayunga, 1 in 5 Deliveries Involve Girls Below 18
By Denis Mukisa Bbaale, Kayunga: As the world celebrated International Women's Day, a disturbing trend took centre stage in Kayunga District: teenage pregnancies now account for nearly one in every five deliveries at Bbaale Health Centre IV, with many cases allegedly involving relatives forcing young girls into sexual relationships. In the past six months alone, 107 out of 570 mothers who delivered at the facility were below 18 years of age, according to health officials. The revelation sent shockwaves through the Women's Day event held at the health centre, turning the celebration into a sobering call to action. National Women's
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@matookerepublic Tue, 30 Jun 2026 23:10:00
Absa Bank Uganda strengthens golf support with Chairman's Bell Golf tournament sponsorship
Absa Bank Uganda has reaffirmed its commitment to the country's golfing community with a continued title sponsorship of Shs185 million for the 2026 Absa Chairmans Bell Golf Tournament (formerly Captain's Bell). The week-long tournament will tee off on Monday, 13 July 2026, and culminate in the main event on Saturday, 18 July 2026, at the The post Absa Bank Uganda strengthens golf support with Chairman's Bell Golf tournament sponsorship first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@sportsOceanUganda Wed, 01 Jul 2026 09:11:23
Uganda Rugby sends development squads to Burundi Regional 7s to build national talent pipeline
Uganda Rugby has named mens and womens development squads to compete at the 2026 Burundi Regional 7s in Bujumbura, reinforcing the unions commitment to developing emerging talent and expanding the national team pipeline. The tournament, scheduled for July 4, 2026, will see Ugandas mens Under-23 side and a womens development team face regional opponents from
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@sportsOceanUganda Wed, 01 Jul 2026 09:12:48
Portugal Have Their Best Generation Yet" – Abel Xavier Believes History Beckons as the Road to World Cup Glory Continues on SuperSport
Every FIFA World Cup creates new heroes, but it also reunites football fans with the legends who helped shape the game. Throughout the 2026 FIFA World Cup, SuperSport has assembled one of the strongest football broadcasting teams on the continent, bringing together iconic names from across the globe to provide unrivalled analysis, insight and storytelling
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@uplandMedia Wed, 01 Jul 2026 09:00:14
DRC bans all land transactions in M23-Controlled areas
Kinshasa, DRC | URN | The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has banned all land transactions in territories under the control of the M23/Alliance Fleuve Congo (AFC) rebels, in a move aimed at protecting the property rights of people displaced by the conflict. The ban is contained in a presidential decree released … The post DRC bans all land transactions in M23-Controlled areas appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Wed, 01 Jul 2026 09:00:15
Reach A Hand Africa boosts Kasese health facilities with medical equipment worth Shs137m
Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Reach A Hand Africa (RAHA) has through the U Decide Kasese-Bunyangabu (KB) Project, donated and handed over medical equipment worth Shs137 million to 15 health facilities in Kasese and Bunyangabu districts, including renovation of family planning rooms at the health facilities in the region. "The donation is aimed … The post Reach A Hand Africa boosts Kasese health facilities with medical equipment worth Shs137m appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Wed, 01 Jul 2026 09:00:15
OPINION: Uganda's insurance sector is growing, but public understanding must catch up
OPINION | ALY S. MAHERALI | Across East Africa, insurance remains one of the least understood, yet increasingly important, financial services. The numbers tell an important story. According to the Insurance Regulatory Authority of Uganda (IRA), the country's insurance industry grew by 10% in 2024, with gross written premiums rising from Shs1.6 trillion to Shs1.76 … The post OPINION: Uganda's insurance sector is growing, but public understanding must catch up appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Wed, 01 Jul 2026 09:00:16
The 5th Tusker Lite Mt Rwenzori Marathon promises more for Kasese and the world
How Tusker Lite Helped Put Kasese on the Map Kasese, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | As the Tusker Lite Mt Rwenzori Marathon prepares to celebrate its fifth edition this August, it is worth reflecting on what started as an ambitious sporting event that has now evolved into something far bigger. It is now … The post The 5th Tusker Lite Mt Rwenzori Marathon promises more for Kasese and the world appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@theScribeUganda Wed, 01 Jul 2026 08:49:47
Minister Musasizi Tellls New MPs They Hold the Key to Uganda's Budget Accountability
By Wilfred Arinda Nshekantebirwe Finance Minister Hon Henry Musasizi has advised members of Ugandas 12th Parliament to take their role in the national budget process with the full weight of constitutional responsibility it carries, telling the newly elected lawmakers that the budget, the governments most powerful development tool, will only deliver for ordinary Ugandans if Parliament engages with it seriously, consistently, and with its eyes firmly on results. Minister Musasizi was speaking at Speke Resort on Wednesday where members of the 12th Parliament are currently undergoing their induction, and he used the platform to lay out specific roles that MPs
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@sqoop Wed, 01 Jul 2026 07:20:20
Chameleone breaks silence on son's leaked private video
Singer Jose Chameleone has spoken publicly for the first time about the circulation of a private video involving his son, Abba Marcus Mayanja, saying he has deliberately avoided watching the footage. The video, which spread widely on social media a few weeks ago, generated significant online discussion and drew criticism over the sharing of private The post Chameleone breaks silence on son's leaked private video first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Wed, 01 Jul 2026 06:18:02
Chameleone defends son Abba after becoming a father at a young age
Singer Jose Chameleone has dismissed suggestions that his son, Abba Marcus Mayanja, becoming a father at a young age is a sign that he has failed as a parent. Speaking in an interview with Douglas Lwanga, the Leone Island boss said parenthood is about guiding children through lifes challenges rather than expecting them to be The post Chameleone defends son Abba after becoming a father at a young age first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@allafrica Wed, 01 Jul 2026 06:05:32
ICT Minister - NMG Closure Is Subject of Security Inquiry
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- According to the minister, the inquiry involves the Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF), the Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID) of the Uganda Police Force, other security agencies and technical experts.
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@allafrica Wed, 01 Jul 2026 06:04:39
Besigye Sues Muhoozi Over Martha Karua's Deportation
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- Dr. Kizza Besigye and his co-accused, Hajji Obeid Lutale, have filed an application with the High Court Criminal Division, seeking a declaration that their constitutional rights were violated by the deportation of their lead lawyer, Martha Karua.
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@uplandMedia Wed, 01 Jul 2026 06:00:36
Can AI stop mass fish deaths on Lake Victoria?
DUNGA BEACH, Kenya | DAVIS J WEDDI – SciDev.Net | For years, fish farmers at Dunga Beach, along Kenya's stretch of Lake Victoria, lived with a dread that never really left them. They could end one day looking out at cages packed with healthy tilapia and begin the next staring at a surface strewn … The post Can AI stop mass fish deaths on Lake Victoria? appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Wed, 01 Jul 2026 06:00:37
Two arrested for faking kidnap to extort money from family members
Hoima, Uganda | URN | Police in Hoima District have arrested two young men accused of staging their own kidnapping in an alleged attempt to extort 2 million Shillings from their family members. The suspects have been identified as John Bosco Tumukunde, 20, and Ian Ajuna, 20, both residents of Kikerege Village, Butema Parish, Buhanika … The post Two arrested for faking kidnap to extort money from family members appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@matookerepublic Tue, 30 Jun 2026 23:58:00
Kampala bids farewell to June at The Big Meeting
The last Sunday of the month has become something of a tradition in Kampala. It is the day when calendars are cleared, group chats come alive, and Thrones Bar and Lounge transforms into the city's unofficial meeting point. That tradition continued over the weekend as The Singleton hosted another edition of The Big Meeting, bringing The post Kampala bids farewell to June at The Big Meeting first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@theScribeUganda Wed, 01 Jul 2026 03:59:44
AL-HAJJI FARUK KIRUNDA: Why LC 1 and 11 elections matter
Ugandans countrywide are set to vote Local Council 1 (village/cell) and 11 (parish/ward) chairpersons countrywide on July 28 and August 10, respectively. The Independent Electoral Commission is currently conducting programs in preparation for these very vital elections which will be by queuing (lining up)- behind candidates or their symbols or agents. It's very concerning, however, that Ugandans do not give these grassroots elections enough attention once they are done with voting at presidential, parliamentary and upper council elections. It's imperative that Ugandans stop thinking like this and turn up in good numbers to vote on the stated dates. Why? Real power is at the grassroots. Without effective and woke leaders at the base, the entire national power structure is weakened. When National Resistance Movement (NRM) led by President Yoweri Museveni, liberated Uganda in 1986 from leaders who did not respect the right of the people to make their own choices, it was very clear in the mind of the new government why it mattered that the Movement has a presence at the grassroots where the people would base to determine the direction of the country, henceforth. A leadership structure that harmoniously took into consideration all the views of the people was thus established. And because of that depth and breadth at the grassroots, NRM has remained dominant even as Uganda's politics has evolved over time. In 1997, the Decentralization Act gave full powers and authority to the Local Governments and the village became the lowest but arguably most critical planning level in the country. Bottom –up planning means that the views from the village are integrated into the sub-county, into the district and ultimately into the national planning process. LC 1 is a very influential office. If we get wrong people as Chairpersons, the village and the nation at large will be in trouble. If we get bad LC1 leaders, we are in effect undermining the Government. Today, more than ever, all government services are anchored at the village. Every citizen hails from a village administrative unit, including the President. It's in that village where a resident is registered as a citizen, a voter or a participant in government programmes-for instance, when one is registering for a passport, national examinations, seeking political office and enrolling to benefit from services. The village is the catchment. LC 1s are responsible for the general state of their villages, ensuring security, communal and domestic harmony, overseeing and settling disputes, monitoring service delivery, recommending residents for services elsewhere and other duties that may be of necessity. LC 1s are considered "presidents" of the villages. When the Head-Of-State is visiting any part of the country, LC 1s are provided for on protocol. They are given an opportunity to address the gathering and welcome him to the place. This is power, this is representation! In the era of PDM, LC 1s (and IIs) shoulder responsibilities that require them to be clearheaded people with integrity. During selection of beneficiaries, they are vital to identifying genuine residents who meet the criteria of selection. LC II chairpersons are concurrently the heads of the Parish Development Committees (PDCs). If these positions are manned by crooks, the result is that critical wealth creation initiatives introduced to uplift the local person at the grassroots are compromised. Problems in PDM and emyooga involving bribery, extortion and outright theft of the funds have to do with village and parish leaders who lack integrity and necessary competencies. In the coming elections, residents have a chance to get rid of such corrupt characters and elect those who are responsible and willing to understand and follow through with the vision of President Museveni for a highly functional and prosperous society where nobody is left behind. If you don't come out to vote, the same unserious leaders will manipulate the process and get reelected, and that will endanger the gains being protected. Some LC 1s are in the position not to serve the people but to "cut deals". It's all about getting commission for land sales, collecting fees for stamps, staging fake patrols to extort from residents and the business community.
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@matookerepublic Wed, 01 Jul 2026 03:34:40
Chameleone opens up on his divorce from Daniella Atim, says court process is not yet over
Music star Jose Chameleone has confirmed that he and his longtime wife, Daniella Atim, have formally separated, although some legal issues surrounding their divorce are still being resolved in court. Speaking during an interview on the NBS After5 programme, the singer, whose real name is Joseph Mayanja, said the couple had already signed the necessary The post Chameleone opens up on his divorce from Daniella Atim, says court process is not yet over first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@uplandMedia Wed, 01 Jul 2026 03:00:06
Oboth-Oboth redirects billions from Speaker's office to strengthen parliamentary oversight
Kampala, Uganda | URN | Speaker of Parliament Jacob Marksons Oboth-Oboth has defended his decision to redirect billions of shillings from the Office of the Speaker to parliamentary committees, saying the move is intended to strengthen Parliament's oversight role and curb corruption. The reforms come against the backdrop of sustained public criticism of the 11th … The post Oboth-Oboth redirects billions from Speaker's office to strengthen parliamentary oversight appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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